How to travel from Rockhampton to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Gold Coast is around 621km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$245($165)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance694km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$245 ($165).

The distance between Rockhampton and Gold Coast is around 621km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rockhampton and Gold Coast by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Gold Coast is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$245 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Queensland Rail Travel and TRANSLink QLD run train services between Rockhampton and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rockhampton and Gold Coast. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Gold Coast is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$245 ($165).

How do I get from Rockhampton to Gold Coast

Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Gold Coast

Transport options from Rockhampton to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 25m
A$245($165)
every 20 mins621km (386 miles)
Train
9h 25m
A$105($69)
twice daily707km (439 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
A$170($115)
once daily902km (560 miles)
Bus via Aspley Gympie Road13h 55m
A$125($83)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
A$90($62)
on demand694km (431 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast